Choose Kaiser
Choose Kaiser if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Kaiser launched in 2022.
Kaiser vs Wizard Survivors
Kaiser and Wizard Survivors both land in Action, Indie, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Kaiser (2022) is 2 years older than Wizard Survivors (2024). Kaiser is free; Wizard Survivors is paid (4.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Wizard Survivors
Choose Wizard Survivors if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Wizard Survivors launched in 2024.
Both Kaiser and Wizard Survivors sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Kaiser |  Wizard Survivors | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (10 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Yann Annaert | Jam Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Kaiser (2022) is 2 years older than Wizard Survivors (2024).
- Kaiser is free; Wizard Survivors is paid (4.99 USD).
- Kaiser is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Wizard Survivors has no Deck rating yet.
Kaiser vs Wizard Survivors — FAQ
- Should I play Kaiser or Wizard Survivors first?
- If you want chronology, Kaiser (2022) came out before Wizard Survivors (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Kaiser and Wizard Survivors similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Is Kaiser free?
- Yes — Kaiser is a free-to-play Steam title. Wizard Survivors is paid (4.99 USD).